High School Volleyball Final Rankings & Report - Nov. 1, 2011

Alamo Heights' Jemma Miller — seen here responding to New Braunfels Canyon with a kill — recorded a school-record seven blocks as the Mules topped Smithson Valley for the No. 2 seed out of District 27-4A.

Hannah Fields, O’Connor: Libero, senior — Had 61 digs in three matches, averaging 6.1 per game, as the Panthers defeated Clark, Brandeis and Warren — the last two opponents on consecutive days — to secure a share of the District 27-5A championship and the league’s top seed in the playoffs.

Game Balls

Somerset’s Jocelyn Hillyer registered 17 kills, six digs, five blocks and an ace as the Bulldogs defeated Devine to win their first District 27-3A title. ... Alamo Heights’ Jemma Miller recorded a school-record seven blocks as the Mules topped Smithson Valley for the No. 2 seed out of District 27-4A. ... Highlands’ Stephanie Garza tallied 23 kills, 14 digs and an ace as the Owls defeated Southwest to secure District 28-5A’s final playoff spot and advanced to the postseason for the first time since 2001. ... Medina’s Kyla Richardson had a combined 24 kills and 18 blocks in two matches, helping lead her team to District 27-A’s top seed.

This Week’s Best Bets

New Braunfels vs. Churchill: 5:30 today at Alamo CC — Two of the state’s most recognizable Class 5A programs meet in the first round.

TAPPS state tournament: Friday and Saturday at Littleton Gym, Alamo CC and Providence — Area teams Antonian, Incarnate Word, Boerne Geneva and Bracken Christian are all two wins from claiming the ultimate prize.